Chapter 14

Describe the tone of this chapter.
Mortenson wants to call his wife Tara, but there are no phones. Imagine a phone call took place. Write the dialogue of their conversation.

Chapters 15–16

What advice does Haji
Ali give to Mortenson that he incorporates into the Central Asia Institute (CAI) plans for building new schools? Do you think this advice would serve Mortenson well if he were building schools in the United States? Discuss/Explain.
List two details from this chapter that reveal that Jean Hoerni is proud of his role in the CAI.

What does this story reveal about the rights of girls?